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Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 20:00 BSTLeague phase · Matchday 3 · Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

Bournemouth v AC Milan match analysis

This analysis was locked at kick-off on Thu 22 Oct 2026 and has not been changed since.

Pre-match analysis · as published

Written before kick-off

Bournemouth are favourites. Bournemouth have won two of their last five matches, and AC Milan have also won two of their last five with one draw. Both teams are missing key players, with Bournemouth ruled out for six and AC Milan for three including their goalkeeper.

How the match could end · bookmaker odds before kick-off

  • 49%Bournemouth win
  • 25%Draw
  • 26%AC Milan win

Bookmaker odds, margin removed · prices at Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 13:21 BST

Goals · bookmaker odds, margin removed

  • Over 2.5 goals55%
  • Under 2.5 goals45%
  • Both teams score: yes58%
  • Both teams score: no42%

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Form · newest first

BournemouthBournemouth

Last 5: 3 wins, no draws, 2 defeats

AC MilanAC Milan

Last 5: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat

Past results

From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.

In Europe this season

Bournemouth

2 games: 2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost (90 minutes)

xG 2.88 for, 0.37 against, in 1 game with xG

  • Wonv Sturm GrazUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20263–0xG 2.88–0.37
  • Wonat Real SociedadUEFA Europa League17 Sep 20262–1

AC Milan

2 games: 1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost (90 minutes)

xG 4.41 for, 1.53 against, in 2 games with xG

  • Wonat Red Bull SalzburgUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20264–0xG 3.45–0.89
  • Lostv BenficaUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20260–2xG 0.96–0.64

The two leagues in UEFA matches

Premier League clubs against other leagues since 2021-22: 453 games, 275 won, 76 drawn, 102 lost (1.99 points per game)

Serie A clubs against other leagues since 2021-22: 407 games, 196 won, 96 drawn, 115 lost (1.68 points per game)

UCL and UEL, 90 minutes. Each club counts with the league it played that season.

Home and away

League figures are against each club's own league opponents, so they do not compare across leagues.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth at home

Last 5: 3 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost

  • WonSunderlandPremier League18 Oct 20262–0
  • WonSturm Graz15 Oct 20263–0
  • LostLiverpoolPremier League20 Sep 20260–1
  • DrawnBrentfordPremier League12 Sep 20262–2
  • WonLincolnLeague Cup8 Sep 20264–0

Bournemouth: home games in Premier League

Last 10 league games, 90-minute score

Goals
14 scored, 10 conceded in 10
Both teams scored
6 of 10
Over 2.5 goals
4 of 10
Clean sheets
3 of 10
AC Milan

AC Milan away

Last 5: 2 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost

  • WonRed Bull Salzburg15 Oct 20264–0
  • DrawnSassuoloSerie A11 Oct 20261–1
  • DrawnLazioSerie A12 Sep 20262–2
  • DrawnJuventusSerie A6 Sep 20261–1
  • WonTorinoSerie A23 Aug 20262–1

AC Milan: away games in Serie A

Last 10 league games, 90-minute score

Goals
11 scored, 10 conceded in 10
Both teams scored
5 of 10
Over 2.5 goals
3 of 10
Clean sheets
2 of 10

Rest and schedule

Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.

Bournemouth
Last match
4 days before18 Oct 2026 · v Sunderland · Premier League
Next match
3 days after25 Oct 2026 · v Manchester United · Premier League
AC Milan
Last match
4 days before18 Oct 2026 · v Atalanta · Serie A
Next match
3 days after25 Oct 2026 · v Udinese · Serie A

Injuries and suspensions

  • BournemouthBournemouth
    Ruled out
    M. Aarons (Off the roster) · J. Araujo (Thigh Injury) · F. Forster (Off the roster) · D. Jebbison (Off the roster) · E. J. Kroupi (Foot Injury) · V. Milosavljevic (Off the roster) · J. Sanchez (Off the roster)
    Doubtful
    A. Scott (Thigh Injury)
  • AC MilanAC Milan
    Ruled out
    W. Bondo (Off the roster) · S. Chukwueze (Hip Injury) · M. Gabbia (Thigh Injury) · G. Ramos (Calf Injury) · A. Saelemaekers (Ankle Injury) · F. Terracciano (Red Card)

Published 22 Oct 2026, 18:58 BST · not changed since

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